M.A. (Master of Arts)

The Department of English and American Studies, comprising of the three research groups English Linguistics, British/Irish Studies and American Studies offers the following graduate programmes of study:

• M.A. Englische Sprachwissenschaft / English Linguistics
  
• M.A. Britische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft / British Studies
  
• M.A. Amerikanistik / American Studies
  
• M.A. European-American Studies (in cooperation with the Department of Polticial Science)

These M.A. programmes are designed to expand the scope of a first academic qualification while also incorporating practical options.

Further Information on the structure and contents of the M.A. programmes is available in the following documents:

The " general description" aims at giving you a short overview of the degree programme; the "modular structure" summarizes the details set out in the "module catalogue"; all degree programmes are regulated by the official "regulations of studies"; further information, especially regarding research areas and activities here at Regensburg can be found on the homepages of each Chair ("Homepage des Lehrstuhls")

Admission:

Prerequisite is an above-average first academic degree in a relevant discipline - usually a B.A. or equivalent or higher. Applicants need to demonstrate an excellent command of the English language at level C1 or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must also demonstrate their aptitude for an M.A. This is usually documents be their CV, a list of courses attended so gar plus an outline of their future career plans. Already estalished research intereste and relevant extracurricular activities should also be mentioned, as well as stays abroad that are relevant to your studies.

Deadline for applications for academic year 2013/14: June 1st, 2013.

Application documents:

• B.A.-certificate or higher; or equiv.
• transcript of academic records, citing your attended courses and documenting your hitherto achieved credit points (at least 150 credit points ECTS) and your average grade
• your CV (including the exact titles + grades of your qualifications, and full name of your university)
• a covering letter in English (approx. 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying for a MA program as well as the relevance of this program for your professional and academic plans/goals
• documentation of stays abroad that are relevant to your studies
• documentation of academic and extra-curricular activities such as internships, projects, etc. that are relevant to your studies
• English-language certificate (level C1 or equiv.)
• school-leaving certificate (high-school or equiv.)
• any other relevant certificates
• depending on which program you apply for, please also include the following in your application:
  • for MA programs in British Studies and English Linguistics: a sample of your academic work (10-20 pages), written in English
  • for MA programs in American Studies and European American Studies: a subject-based essay in English of 12,000-15,000 characters (including blanks). Please note: The topic and information on procedures have been posted on the American Studies website (MA American Studies // MA European-American Studies)
  • international students: additional mandatory application form(s) and further information e.g. on tuition fees: see UR international
  o application form ( => here)
  please note: our MA-programmes are single honour programmes, thus it is not possible to combine two or more subjects; please leave the respective blanks empty in the form
  o Financial Declaration ( => here)
  o APS-Certificate (all applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia) ( => here )
  • Please note: should you wish to apply for two degree programmes (1st and 2nd choice), please make sure to supply two copies of your complete application documents.
  
  Please send your application to the following address:
  Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
  - Studienorganisation (M.A.-application) -
  Universität Regensburg
  93040 Regensburg
  Germany

Questions regarding your application:

Studienberatung und Studiengangkoordination: Gabriele Mödl